Limiting treatment and shortening of life: data from a cross-sectional survey in Germany on frequencies, determinants and patients’ involvement

Table 4 Patient characteristics n = 104

	Number	Percent
Age
< 75 years	34	32.7
≥ 75 years	70	67.3
Gender
Male	54	52.4
Female	49	47.6
Cause of death^a
Cancer	36	34.6
Cardiovascular disease	27	26.0
Disease of the nervous system	16	15.4
Respiratory disease	9	8.7
Other/Unknown	21	20.2

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